Latest update August 12th, 2022 12:59 AM
Jun 03, 2011 News
Cameras at the Cheddi Jagan International Airport (CJIA), Timehri, have identified persons entering the restricted area where a ‘Molotov cocktail’ was found last month, and authorities are now awaiting a report from the police to take the necessary action.
Updating Kaieteur News earlier this week on the May 5 incident, Minister of Transport Robeson Benn disclosed that the police report would identify specific actions to be taken.
“Police are pursuing investigations and we are awaiting the report. We cannot act until we have the police report or some report that would identify specific actions.”
On May 5, a Guyana Revenue Authority (GRA) officer stationed at the CJIA discovered the ‘channa bomb’ in a toilet not easily accessible to the public.
There were immediate suspicions, and a cleaning crew, Customs and CJIA staffers working that night shift were hauled in for questioning.
While no official motive has been forthcoming from authorities, official sources believe that the culprits may have intended to use the device to cause a distraction and then load illegal drugs onto a plane for export. There was no immediate linkage to terrorist activities.
According to Benn, he has asked CJIA officials to follow up on the matter. In response to questions whether there are enough cameras to monitor activities at the various facilities, the Minister was blunt.
“We don’t need more cameras…we have enough already. The camera has identified each person who entered the area in question. It is just a question of timing and the police have to do their work to advise us.”
CJIA had assured that the device did not immediately “pose any safety or security risk to the facility or passengers and staff facilities”. Officials had said that the incident is being viewed as “extremely” serious and investigators were working round the clock to find the person (s) responsible.
According to police, the discovery was made shortly after 21:00 hrs on May 5. A vodka bottle filled with channa and gasoline was found near a sink in the washroom.
‘Channa bombs’ when lit and thrown are known to cause substantial damage.
Aug 12, 2022
Sagicor Tennis tourney in St Lucia… – A learning experience for Guyanese players By Sean Devers After going down 4-1, 4-1 to St Lucian Alhil Cyril in the Boys U-12 COTEEC Final on the...Kaieteur News – If you go to Enmore to serenade the people with your singing talent and the local residents did not... more
Kaieteur News – It has never been the practice of this column to launch ad hominem attacks on individuals. This column... more
By Sir Ronald Sanders Kaieteur News – In the first part of this commentary, the conclusion was reached that the great... more
Freedom of speech is our core value at Kaieteur News. If the letter/e-mail you sent was not published, and you believe that its contents were not libellous, let us know, please contact us by phone or email.
Feel free to send us your comments and/or criticisms.
Contact: 624-6456; 225-8452; 225-8458; 225-8463; 225-8465; 225-8473 or 225-8491.
Or by Email: [email protected] / [email protected]